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Armenian Students Organization Elects New Executive Officers for the Academic Year

Front row, left to right: Claire Kasaian, Vice President; Kara Statler, President; Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Advisor. Back row, left to right: Arthur Khatchatrian, Secretary; Suzanna Ekmekchyan, Public Relations, and David Safrazian, Treasurer. Photo: Michael Rettig
Front row, left to right: Claire Kasaian, Vice President; Kara Statler, President; Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Advisor. Back row, left to right: Arthur Khatchatrian, Secretary; Suzanna Ekmekchyan, Public Relations, and David Safrazian, Treasurer.
Photo: Michael Rettig

Staff Report

The newly elected Armenian Students Organization Executive Officers were interviewd upon taking their new positions.

Kara Statler

President

Why did you run for an executive position?

I ran for President because I really want to see this club succeed. I love being a part of ASO and have always loved going to meetings and socials. I am very excited to give new and returning students the same feeling that I get when I go to ASO activities.

What impact has being in ASO had on your college experience? 

Being a part of ASO has changed my life. I have made so many great friendships and met the most amazing people. It has given me some great opportunities and I am truly grateful to be a part of this group.

Claire Kasaian 

Vice-President

What are some goals you have for ASO this year?

Some of my goals are to get more students involved with ASO and to involve ASO more with the Armenian community in Fresno.

What impact has being in ASO had on your college experience?

ASO has introduced me to so many people who now are some of my closest friends. I have also been able to involve myself more with the Armenian community and being a part of ASO has given me so many amazing opportunities including traveling to Armenia.

David Safrazian

Treasurer

Why did you run for an executive position?

I decided to run for this position so I could make an impact in not only my life but in ASO. I am well suited for this position and am well organized so this was a great opportunity for me to start as an executive member.

What impact has being in ASO had on your college experience?

Being a part of ASO has made my college experience better, as I can make new friends and new experiences.

Arthur Khatchatrian

Secretary

What are some goals you have for ASO this year?

My goals are to bring in and unite more Armenian students into ASO and to make a difference at Fresno State

Why did you run for an executive position?

I ran because I wanted to get more involved with my Armenian community and this was the perfect opportunity.

Suzanna Ekmekchyan

Public Relations

What are some goals you have for ASO this year?

Some goals I have for ASO this year is to increase our presence on social media and in the community. I would also like for the members of ASO to develop great connections and build strong connections with each other.

Why did you run for an executive position?

I ran for the executive position of Public Relations due to my prior experience in social media marketing. I believed that I would be of great value to the team because of my knowledge in social media interactions.